Mauritius has arrested the captain of a Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground off its coast, causing an oil spill in one of the world’s most pristine maritime environments. “We…
Sean McVay: Jared Goff is “continuing to grow”
The Rams have paid quarterback Jared Goff like a franchise quarterback. The jury remains out on whether Goff truly is a franchise quarterback. “I think he’s just continuing to grow,”…
How protein protects against fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the harmful liver fat to melt…
Some 4 million Netherlands workers at risk of burnout
Four million people in the Netherlands are at risk of burning out within six months if no action is taken, according to a survey by the national center for stress…
Google promises the next Wear OS update will launch apps up to 20 percent faster
Wear OS will get its next substantial update this fall, and while it’s not as flashy as, say, the upcoming Android 11, it’s proof that Google hasn’t completely abandoned its…
Toronto police pay $16.5m to protesters wrongfully held at 2010 G20 summit
About 1,100 protesters who were wrongfully detained at the 2010 G20 summit in Toronto will receive compensation from the city’s police force after a historic C$16.5m (US$12.5m) settlement in a…
Michael Brockers is happy to be back with Rams, happy to be practicing
Michael Brockers didn’t expect to be practicing in Thousand Oaks, California, this summer. The defensive tackle signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Ravens in March. But the pandemic…
A bright idea: Genetically engineered proteins for studying neurons using light
In many human endeavors, having good tools for a particular task is an essential requirement to obtain the best results possible, and neuroscience is no different than other scientific fields…
Scrap VAT to make organic products more attractive, sector says
The organic sector wants to abolish the 9 percent VAT on organic products, to make these products cheaper and therefore more attractive to consumers. They also want the government to…
Microsoft releases Surface Duo press event video with 30 minutes of demos
Microsoft has published a full 35-minute Surface Duo press briefing video that it held with journalists earlier this week. Microsoft typically holds in-person events for its Surface products, and this…